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The proposed zoning prevents freedom of speech and he noted that the numbers of acres are insufficient as determined by the federal courts. He questioned why sexually oriented busses are a permitted business and do not require a conditional use permit. He recommended that the board review this information before they pass a law that will be further disputed. The exhibits were accepted for the record. Schuppan made a motion and Richardson seconded to close the public hearing on the zoning amendments. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Mr. Valentino stated that Mr. Spencer's testimony should be accepted as a member of the public because he does not have a license to practice law in the state of Nebraska. He has special rights in US District Court to represent Mr. Harrington in lawsuits that have been filed. To his knowledge there are no current cases in the court of appeals against Seward and Hall County. To his knowledge there are no cases in the Court of Appeals. He is presenting the other side of the story. Mr. Valentino expressed concern on the personal attacks on attorneys they are not appropriate and they do not give advice on what they want to hear. Most attorneys are honorable and give legal advice based on the law especially in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is not aware of any specific study that was done on the club in Waverly. There is a lack of regulatory authority on these businesses and they need to be updated. The business models that are present in Waverly are different in Lincoln and Omaha. If the board uses common sense on what is to be accomplished regarding adult business and do that on what has been presented by the particular experts that you can rely on he would encourage the board to adopt the amendments to the resolution that was adopted in 2004. Chairman Arnold stated the public hearing on the ordinance was recessed and the public hearing on the zoning amendments was closed so this is discussion. 7) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION UPON RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED ZONING REGULATION AMENDMENTS REFERENCED IN PRECEDING AGENDA ITEM. Lancaster made a motion and Richardson seconded to proceed to final adoption of the proposed zoning regulation amendments, pursuant to Article 10, Section 10.01 of the Hall County Nebraska Zoning Resolution #04-0020, concerning provisions relating to adult establishments and remedies by adoption of Resolution No. 15-067. Chairman Arnold called for discussion and there was none. He stated that Mr. Valentino was hired to make sure that the board stayed in compliance with the rules and regulations. The vote on the motion was taken. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Shane Harrington and Evan Spencer objected! Chairman Arnold called them out of order. 7